Nikki Kaye, former New Zealand MP, dies at 44 after cancer battle

Nikki Kaye, a former National MP, has died at the age of 44 after battling breast cancer since 2016. Her death occurred over the weekend, and she was remembered by Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, who also faced a recent cancer diagnosis. Davidson shared a personal tribute, recalling how Kaye supported her during her own diagnosis earlier this year. The two developed a close friendship, with Davidson expressing her sorrow over Kaye's passing and the impact their connection had on her. Friends noted that Kaye's health had declined suddenly in recent months, despite being well prior to that. Davidson has undergone treatment for her breast cancer, including a partial mastectomy, while on leave from Parliament.